Robert William DeHart, 82 of Beaver, WV passed away at his home on March 18th, 2018. He is the son of the late John "Pete" Jarrell and Mattie Harris. Born March 23rd, 1935 in Winding Gulf, WV he spent his early childhood in Skelton, WV.
He was raised by his grandparents, John and Mildred Harris of Dry Hill Rd, WV. Later in life he went to work in Ohio and then became disabled in the early 70's. He, in the early 90's, was a proud owner of his home run bicycle repair shop. Friends, family and members in the community knew him as, "The Bicycle Man! "
He was also a sports lover and an avid "Braves" and "WVU" fan! He was a family man and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He attended Word of Faith Assembly Church and enjoyed listening to Gospel music. He is preceeded in death by wife, Arlene Gunther DeHart; Brother, Ronald "Ronnie" DeHart and Brother in law, Grover Aliff; Daughters, Tammy DeHart and Cathy DeHart Wilson. He is survived by his devoted wife, caregiver and best friend of 31 years, Christine DeHart. Brother, James "Jimmy" DeHart and (Sonya) of Medina, Ohio; Daughters, Kathy Asbury and (Timmy) of Midway, WV; Sharon Wheeler and (Stephen) of Stanaford, WV; and AiJay DeHart and (Jessica) of Huntington, WV. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Skeens and Pastor George Garner officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Funeral Home.
Burial will follow the service in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.
Pall Bearers include; AiJay DeHart, Anthony Scott, Timmy Asbury, Stephen Wheeler, James Wheeler and Brian Wheeler.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuenralhome.com. Blue Ridge Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.
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